Château with Spectacular Views Over Sioule Valley and Historic Features

About the Property

A charming 17th-century château, built in 1600, set within a 4.8-hectare estate in the Auvergne region of France. This property boasts authentic architectural features and offers spectacular views over the Sioule Valley and the mountains of the Chaîne des Puys, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Easily accessible via the A71 and A89 motorways, it is located in proximity to a village with all necessary shops and services. The château's well-balanced layout is punctuated by turrets and retains many fine original features. The ground floor includes an entrance hall within a turret, a library, a lounge, and a dining room adorned with old wood paneling, beautiful floors, French ceilings, and period fireplaces. An elegant stone staircase with a wrought-iron banister is found in one of the turrets. A self-contained flat, ideal for guests or hospitality projects, is located in a wing of the château, comprising a living room, dining room, kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom. On the main floor, five bedrooms, including one in the north tower, share a bathroom and toilet. A maid's room has been converted in the attic, with additional attic space available for conversion. The basement features a large vaulted cellar, the former château kitchen with period features, a fruit and vegetable store, the boiler room, and several storage areas, all with direct access to the outside and terraces. The main south-facing façade overlooks the valley, punctuated by beautiful mullioned windows, while the roofs of the towers, covered in chestnut tiles, add a rare cachet to the property. Outbuildings: - 15th-century chapel adorned with ancient frescoes - Caretaker's cottage (approx. 100 m²) requiring renovation - 140 m² barn - Second barn - Large woodshed - 17th-century dovecote, listed in the Inventaire Supplémentaire des Monuments Historiques (ISMH) The grounds are partially enclosed by stone walls and include a vegetable garden and orchard of approximately 5,000 m², as well as meadows covering around 1.5 hectares. Two large terraces at the front of the château offer breathtaking views over the valley, enhancing the unique character of this setting. Price: €790,000 including fees (paid by the seller). Exclusive listing by Groupe Immobilier Mercure. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: https://www.georisques.gouv.fr/